Official Season Prediction Thread
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Big Cuz 15
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i was thinking the same thing but shooting for a lower # 
Lol, I don't know whether you were being sarcastic or not in that post, but if everyone on the team and the coaching staff play their roles right, 47 wins are very possible. If you look at the talent on the team, they can win quiet a few games...But then again, most of the West improved as well, so who knows
Nah I was actually going to post 45ish wins.
But I think we should be able to get around there or maybe a little higher. There are a lot of ifs. Like is Douby gonna contribute? Amick said in his blog that he's looking like Jason Terry on offense. Is Ron gonna behave himself? He does seem like he's matured since he got here, if he can continue to play without a big incident that's a big plus for us. Is Kevin gonna continue to improve? Should but it's not a given. Is Reggie the right coach? Some coaches have come in and done great in their 1st year like Avery Johnson, others take a while to do well. Also IIRC Rick Carlisle was good in his 1st year. So it's not unheard of. Is Mike going to prove last year was a fluke? Is Brad going to rebound from last year now that he's stronger and faster? Is Justin going to get a shot?So yeah there are a lot of things that could happen. There is a lot of potential for internal improvement and growth on this team. We'll just have to see bro.
Jechtsphere
Starter
I'd say they win 40 at very very best.
Circa_1985_Fan
All-Star
I've been saying a very insppired 39-43 record, just like in 1994-95. I just dont think we have the talent to win many more games than that, thus the very mediocre record.
Arby's Roast Beef
Starter
To me, the Kings will lose games moreso because of the fact that the other West teams are better than them, more than because of their own talents. I have them slated at about 33-36 wins range at this point. Kings brass didn't add much to the mix, besides the potentially nice addition of Reggie Theus (looks good so far, but we'll see in actual game coaching situations); obviously Geoff's hedging his bets on the improvement of Francisco Garcia, Quincy Douby and Justin Williams to carry us through. The nucleus of Bibby-Artest-Martin still remains but with the flurry of trade rumors this summer I surely hope that serves as an impetus to motivate them rather than discourage them; Artest seems energized, but let's see if that translates to increased production that we need. I'm hoping for a more balanced attack of veterans and youngsters this year, so that if we do lose at least we have the youth to cheer for.
PurpleHaze
All-Star
Kings won 33 last season and 44 the year before. Hmmm. How about dividing by 2 = 38.5 wins this season.
kingsfan916
Starter
43-39
Gary
All-Star
Hope someone brings this thread back up near the end of the season. Always like to see how i did 
30 wins at the most. 25 minimum.
As for players...
K-Mart : Same as last year. Points might** be a bit down (range of 17-18 per game) but nobody will question his productivity.
Bibby : Another start to the year where he shows he can play some team D, but fades as the season goes on defensively. Good thing is that his offensive game is back. He might lead the team in scoring. 19-20 per game possible. assists/reb about the same....
Artest : Ron will be Ron. He will take too many shots when he thinks the team isn't scoring enough, and give us a 5-18 night every once in a while. But defensively he will still be 1st team material. I think he will do well under Theus though. Depending on how long he stays with the team.
Miller : Brad will get off to a faster start than last year. Give us some decent rebounding #s, which will fade as teams catch on to what we are doing. Than his scoring will go up, and rebounding will go down. If I had to guess on stats he would be about 11-12ppg, and 8-9rpg. At the beginning of the year the numbers might be reversed. (first month or so). 8ppg and 11rpg for the first month or two.
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THE POWER FORWARDS
Moore : Putting Moore here on top because I think he might start at PF (I will put the other contenders here for that spot as well). Moore could be the energy we need. Not sure about anything else, but he does have energy. Now if Theus can show him how to rebound. Moore is one of the worst 7 footers when it comes to rebounding. But it might be nice to see two of them. Might be able to alter some shots for once. Look for 11ppg, 6.5rpg, and 0.5bpg if Moore starts for the year.
Williams : This is the guy I WANT TO START. JW has the chance to be a defensive force in the league. He already has the build (see this guys frame now?) ability to rebound, defend, alter, and block shots pretty much at will. Only concern is free throw shooting. I am not worried about his offense, because he will get points in the paint off the offensive boards. Just as good as if he took the 17 footer. If JW starts I think he could get double digit rebounding... 8ppg 11rpg 1.5bpg if he starts.
SAR : Hrm.. No thanks. Too old, and too broke down. If he starts it will be just for show. Starting I can't see him giving us more than 20 minutes, 6.5ppg 6rpg..
KT : Another one of those (why the #$%^ are we starting him!?). BUT.... I can see KT actually doing something helpful if starting. If we are a run and gun team he might be useful. He does have a knack for rebounding, and if he buys into Theus's message he can actually help this team in a small lineup situation. I can see him starting, and against smaller teams he will stay in the game, but against taller/larger players he would give us one of those 15mins 5pts 5rbds stat lines. I can't predict his year stats because he might average 25 mins a game starting, but his playing time will be all over the place depending on the game time situations. He might log 15 mins one game, and 40 mins the next.
Not going to do the bench, because I have no idea how Theus will play them. All the PF were enough to give me a headache. I think JW will help the current team (other starters) the most, with Moore a close second because of his energy level, and passion. KT is a close third, and SAR would help the team the least if given the starting PF nod.
30 wins at the most. 25 minimum.
As for players...
K-Mart : Same as last year. Points might** be a bit down (range of 17-18 per game) but nobody will question his productivity.
Bibby : Another start to the year where he shows he can play some team D, but fades as the season goes on defensively. Good thing is that his offensive game is back. He might lead the team in scoring. 19-20 per game possible. assists/reb about the same....
Artest : Ron will be Ron. He will take too many shots when he thinks the team isn't scoring enough, and give us a 5-18 night every once in a while. But defensively he will still be 1st team material. I think he will do well under Theus though. Depending on how long he stays with the team.
Miller : Brad will get off to a faster start than last year. Give us some decent rebounding #s, which will fade as teams catch on to what we are doing. Than his scoring will go up, and rebounding will go down. If I had to guess on stats he would be about 11-12ppg, and 8-9rpg. At the beginning of the year the numbers might be reversed. (first month or so). 8ppg and 11rpg for the first month or two.
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THE POWER FORWARDS
Moore : Putting Moore here on top because I think he might start at PF (I will put the other contenders here for that spot as well). Moore could be the energy we need. Not sure about anything else, but he does have energy. Now if Theus can show him how to rebound. Moore is one of the worst 7 footers when it comes to rebounding. But it might be nice to see two of them. Might be able to alter some shots for once. Look for 11ppg, 6.5rpg, and 0.5bpg if Moore starts for the year.
Williams : This is the guy I WANT TO START. JW has the chance to be a defensive force in the league. He already has the build (see this guys frame now?) ability to rebound, defend, alter, and block shots pretty much at will. Only concern is free throw shooting. I am not worried about his offense, because he will get points in the paint off the offensive boards. Just as good as if he took the 17 footer. If JW starts I think he could get double digit rebounding... 8ppg 11rpg 1.5bpg if he starts.
SAR : Hrm.. No thanks. Too old, and too broke down. If he starts it will be just for show. Starting I can't see him giving us more than 20 minutes, 6.5ppg 6rpg..
KT : Another one of those (why the #$%^ are we starting him!?). BUT.... I can see KT actually doing something helpful if starting. If we are a run and gun team he might be useful. He does have a knack for rebounding, and if he buys into Theus's message he can actually help this team in a small lineup situation. I can see him starting, and against smaller teams he will stay in the game, but against taller/larger players he would give us one of those 15mins 5pts 5rbds stat lines. I can't predict his year stats because he might average 25 mins a game starting, but his playing time will be all over the place depending on the game time situations. He might log 15 mins one game, and 40 mins the next.
Not going to do the bench, because I have no idea how Theus will play them. All the PF were enough to give me a headache. I think JW will help the current team (other starters) the most, with Moore a close second because of his energy level, and passion. KT is a close third, and SAR would help the team the least if given the starting PF nod.
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'89 Kings Fan
Bench
Because of the degree of difficulty of our schedule, I imagine we could start 6-14 or 7-13. From that I think we spiral downhill and Petrie will finally blowup the team around the trade deadline.
So 25 wins, #1 Pick he we come.
Not that I would not mind making the playoffs, but I don't see it happening.
So 25 wins, #1 Pick he we come.
Not that I would not mind making the playoffs, but I don't see it happening.
Rockmeister
All-Star
20-25 games.
=LarryLegend=
Starter
as long as derrick rose or beasley is on our team next year we can win 25.
Peja4threee
G-League
45-47 wins.
creAtivetfh
Starter
50-32
write it down
write it down
Dime Dropper
All-Star
I'm going to go with 32-34 wins.
Hope it's less.
I really want the kids to play this season.
Hope it's less.
I really want the kids to play this season.
Kingzrool
Starter
Hope someone brings this thread back up near the end of the season. Always like to see how i did
I will remember to bump it.
The spread really is wide. I saw somewhere that they were taking bets as 33 wins as the over/under. The posters here are averaging slightly above that.
